Genoa Cake Recipe

Name: Genoa Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 70 grams muscovado sugar; 120 grams butter; 2 eggs, beaten; 200 grams mixed dried fruit; 180 grams plain flour; 100 grams glace cherries; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 grated peel of an orange; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 60 ml whole milk; 60 grams ground almonds

Servings: persons

70 grams muscovado sugar
120 grams butter
2 eggs, beaten
200 grams mixed dried fruit
180 grams plain flour
100 grams glace cherries
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 grated peel of an orange
1 tsp ground cinnamon
60 ml whole milk
60 grams ground almonds

1
Set the oven to 180C/fan 160/gas 4.
2
Line a baking loaf tin with baking parchment paper.
3
Add the butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl and beat until the mixture has become light and creamy.
4
Then slowly beat in the eggs until the mixture has become smooth.
5
Then add all the remaining ingredients to the mixture and stir well.
6
Transfer the mixture to the cake tin.
7
Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 60 minute to 70 minutes.
8
To test if the cake batter is cooked stick a skewer in the middle of the cake, if the skewer comes out clean its done.
9
Allow to stand for 20-30 minutes in the tin.
10
Then transfer to a cooling rack.
11
Enjoy with your coffee or tea.

631

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 70 grams muscovado sugar, 120 grams butter, 2 eggs, beaten, 200 grams mixed dried fruit, and more.

Yes, Genoa Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Genoa Cake

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